Multiply Decimals

1. Multiply as with whole numbers.

2. Count the total numbers in decimal place value for both factors

3. Place as many numbers of your FINAL PRODUCT in decimal place.

4. Check by estimating.

1. Multiply as with whole numbers.

34.1

2.3

1023

6820

7843

2. Count the total numbers in decimal place value for both factors

34.1 ← one (1)

x 2.3 ←+ one (1)

1023 two (2)

+ 6820

7843

There are two (2) numbers in the decimal place total for both factors.

3. Place as many numbers of your FINAL PRODUCT in decimal place.

34.1

x 2.3

1023

+ 6820

78.43←Place two numbers of

your FINAL PRODUCT in decimal place.

Check by estimating.

34.1

x 2.3

1023

+ 6820

78.43

Estimate by rounding.

30

x 2

60